Academy Performance Analyst Intern

FC Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FCC welcome gifts

Resume reviews

Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC

Discount off team store merchandise

Community volunteer opportunities

Job shadow opportunities

Paid hourly and/or college credit

Job summary

FC Cincinnati is seeking an Academy Performance Analyst Intern to join the Academy Performance Analysis team in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports performance analysis for the academy, learning to capture training and fixtures, code data, and produce feedback for coaches and players.

The internship runs roughly February through December and requires up to 28 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. You will work with the club's data analyst to benchmark academy players and create

Qualifications

• Pursuing a performance analysis or sports-related degree.
• US Soccer D coaching certification or equivalent.
• Good technical and tactical soccer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Capture academy training sessions and code live and post-training.
• Provide feedback to coaches and players based on training data.
• Capture academy fixtures home and away as required (live/post-match).
• Label academy fixtures generating KPI’s at individual and team levels.
• Create educational videos using first team and other leagues to demonstrate best practice.
• Create post-match analysis videos for players and coaches.
• Collaborate with the club's data analyst to benchmark academy players.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as requested by Head of Performance Analysis and Director of Player Development.

Skills

Soccer knowledge

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Pressure tolerance

Organization skills

Brand representation

Education

Performance analysis or sports degree (in progress)

US Soccer D coaching certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Academy Performance Analyst Intern

Department: Academy Performance Analysis

Reports to: Academy Performance Analyst

Position Summary:

In this internship, you will be working within the Academy Analysis Department. You can expect to learn and gain valuable experience in how performance analysis is utilized at the elite level. This internship is set to begin on or about February and conclude in December. The candidate for this role must be able to work up to 28 hours per week. The working week schedule is dictated by the 1st team fixtures this will include evening, weekend, and holidays.

What You’ll Do:

• Capture academy training sessions and code both live and post training
• Use the data captured in training to provide feedback to coaches and players
• Capture academy fixtures both home and away when required – utilizing both live and post-match
• Label academy fixtures generating KPI’s on both individual and team level
• In line with the coaching syllabus to create educational video’s using both 1st team and other leagues to demonstrate best practice
• Create post-match analysis video to be utilized with both players and coaches
• Work with the Club’s data analyst to create benchmarking for academy players
• Any ad-hoc tasks as requested by Head of Performance Analysis and Director of Player Development

What You’ll Bring:

• Good technical and tactical soccer knowledge
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work unsocial hours including evenings and
• Ability to work under pressure for long hours
• Display superb organizational skills
• Represent FC Cincinnati’s family friendly brand in all capacities while representing the club

What You’ll Need:

• Working towards a Performance analysis or Sports related degree
• Soccer coaching qualifications – US Soccer D or equivalent

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture.The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.